Mylan and Upjohn transaction closure delayed by COVID-19
Mylan and Upjohn (a Pfizer company) revealed they have delayed the transaction due to meeting restrictions and concerns over staff health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Biopharma industry leaders collaborate to combat COVID-19
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations has announced that the biopharma industry has responding swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic and will further increase its efforts.
95 percent of pharma industry concerned about COVID-19 impact, finds survey
The survey indicates that almost all respondents were concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on company performance, including supply and demand failures.
Jefferies announces support for new pre-filled syringe packaging solution
A private-public consortium to develop pre-filled syringe packaging has been backed by Jefferies, including a seed capital commitment of at least $10 million.
Chinese ABRAXANE® supply expected to be disrupted
The marketing agent for China, BeiGene, announced the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) suspended the importation, sales and use of ABRAXANE.
Indian government ceases exports of Ipca (hydroxychloroquine)
India has stopped exporting the malaria drug Ipca (hydroxychloroquine), despite the FDA lifting its ban on imports due to its potential as a coronavirus treatment.
Developers request revocation of remdesivir’s ODD for COVID-19
Gilead Sciences say they are confident they can maintain an expedited regulatory review timeline for remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 without Orphan Drug Designation (ODD).
Positive results announced for acute myeloid leukaemia treatment trial
Positive topline results have been announced from a Phase II trial of VENCLEXTA® (venetoclax) in combination with azacitidine in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
FDA hands Boehringer and Lilly complete response letter for insulin adjunct
Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly have received a complete response letter from the US FDA for their sNDA of empagliflozin 2.5mg, an insulin adjunct.
Telstar develops a new laboratory freeze dryer operating with natural gases
Specially designed for R&D laboratories, Telstar's LyoQuest Arctic is a bench-top environmentally friendly lab freeze dryer. Unlike conventional freeze dryers using HFC cooling gases, the Lyoquest Arctic reduces the GWP impact more than 1,000-fold.
India to set up $1.3bn pharma manufacturing fund, says report
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, India has decided to invest $1.3 billion into its internal drug manufacturing capabilities, says a new report.
COVID-19 update: Eli Lilly assures security of insulin supply
Having become aware of insulin shortages in pharmacies, the company has stated that its products are not backordered and should be available for delivery by wholesalers.
Phase Ib study for oral Amphotericin B meets primary endpoints
A Phase Ib trial for the study of the oral formulation for Amphotericin B has met its primary endpoints, demonstrating safety in patients.
Indian drug manufacturing facility issued FDA warning letter
Windlas Healthcare Private Ltd has been sent a warning letter by the FDA for violations of current good manufacturing practice regulations.
MHRA issues FMD over HMS Wholesale Limited products
A Class 4 falsified medicines directive (FMD) has been issued by the MHRA because medicines may have left the legal supply chain to be reintroduced later through HMS Wholesale Limited.
